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DF52EXT
2002 LAND ROVER DEFENDER
Colour: Green
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 2492cc
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- Registration DF52EXT
- Manufacturer LAND ROVER
- Model DEFENDER
- Year 2002
- Colour Green
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2492cc
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MOT History 31 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
31
Total Tests
20
Passes
11
Failures
64.52%
Pass Rate
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233 Total Defects Recorded
15 Oct 2025
Pass
Mileage: 194,725 MI
Expiry date: 14 Oct 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various places (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- front swivel hubs leaking
- Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- wiper cant be switched off
- brake pedal has long travel
- Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced by exhaust (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
- Speedometer not sufficiently illuminated (7.8 (c) (i))
14 Oct 2024
Pass
Mileage: 193,690 MI
Expiry date: 13 Oct 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- both front swivel hub leaking
- Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various places (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal by fuel filter (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal above axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
4 Oct 2024
Fail
Mileage: 193,676 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced above axle (6.1.1 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength by rear axle mount and fuel filter (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- both front swivel hub leaking
- Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various places (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
- Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
- Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
21 Jul 2023
Pass
Mileage: 192,365 MI
Expiry date: 20 Jul 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- front swivel hubs leaking
- Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various places (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Offside Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))
11 Jul 2023
Fail
Mileage: 192,330 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength trailing arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced various places (6.1.1 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced various places (6.1.1 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength trailing arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- front swivel hubs leaking
- Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various places (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
8 Apr 2022
Pass
Mileage: 190,695 MI
Expiry date: 7 Apr 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- brake pedal has long travel
- Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various places (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Front Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
- Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both front lower (5.3.2 (c))
- Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Outer Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Rear drive flange loose
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Nearside Front Outer Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
- Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported front to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))
31 Mar 2022
Fail
Mileage: 190,669 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit plate 1.93 (8.2.2.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt on drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- brake pedal has long travel
- Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various places (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both front lower (5.3.2 (c))
- Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Outer Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Rear drive flange loose
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Outer Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- Front Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported front to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))
- Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
22 Feb 2021
Pass
Mileage: 181,830 MI
Expiry date: 21 Feb 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
- Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
27 Jan 2020
Pass
Mileage: 173,670 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jan 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Fluid leak, but not excessive various leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- general under-body corrosion
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
14 Jan 2020
Fail
Mileage: 173,651 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Fuel pipe insecure fuel filter (6.1.3 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn on axle (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b)) Repair immediately
- Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c)) Repair immediately
- Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- general under-body corrosion
- Fluid leak, but not excessive various leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Steering linkage deformed but serviceable track bar bent (2.1.3 (c) (i))
- Steering linkage deformed but serviceable drag bar bent (2.1.3 (c) (i))
- vehicle needs to be cleaned before re-test
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
10 Jan 2019
Pass
Mileage: 164,401 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jan 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Both front swivel hubs leaking
- Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Various places (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()
- Steering component deformed but serviceable Track bar and drag link bar (2.1.3 (c) (i))
- Service brake binding but not excessively Parking brake (1.2.1 (f))
- Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Both front (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box (2.1.5 (a))
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Front diff seal leaking
- Brake pressure build up slow (1.1.3 (b))
- Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
11 Dec 2018
Fail
Mileage: 164,351 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) Dangerous
- Service brake excessively binding parking brake (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both rear out riggers (6.1.1 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
- Towbar fractured seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of towbar mounting rear cross-member (6.1.6 (i) (i)) Repair immediately
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- front diff seal leaking
- Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed both front (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various places (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Steering component deformed but serviceable track bar and drag link bar (2.1.3 (c) (i))
- both front swivel hubs leaking
- Brake pressure build up slow (1.1.3 (b))
- fuel filter bracket loose
- Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))
7 Dec 2017
Pass
Mileage: 155,667 MI
Expiry date: 6 Dec 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- rear crossmember corroded
- vehicle underside dirty
- general underbody corrosion
- both front swivel hubs leaking
- Steering component damaged but serviceable drag link bar bent (2.2.C.1d)
- Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened both front (5.2.2a)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Nearside Rear tub bracket broke
- Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- Brake vacuum build up slow (3.3.E.6)
2 Dec 2016
Pass
Mileage: 148,941 MI
Expiry date: 1 Dec 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)
- both front swivel hubs leaking
- Offside Rear tub strap broken
25 Nov 2016
Fail
Mileage: 148,812 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.2.C.1c)
- Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush upper & lower (2.7.4)
- Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play drop arm (2.2.B.1f)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush lower (2.7.4)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear tub strap broken
- brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)
- both front swivel hubs leaking
2 Dec 2015
Pass
Mileage: 139,867 MI
Expiry date: 1 Dec 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
- Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
19 Nov 2014
Pass
Mileage: 130,028 MI
Expiry date: 18 Nov 2015 18 Jun 202618 Nov 2014
Fail
Mileage: 130,028 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
28 Oct 2013
Pass
Mileage: 119,455 MI
Expiry date: 27 Oct 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
17 Oct 2012
Pass
Mileage: 111,552 MI
Expiry date: 17 Oct 2013 18 Jun 202618 Oct 2011
Pass
Mileage: 103,418 MI
Expiry date: 17 Oct 2012 18 Jun 202610 Oct 2011
Fail
Mileage: 103,311 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
- Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Front Lower Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
- Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
- Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)
9 Oct 2010
Pass
Mileage: 96,404 MI
Expiry date: 9 Oct 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
10 Oct 2009
Pass
Mileage: 88,572 MI
Expiry date: 9 Oct 2010 18 Jun 202615 Sep 2008
Pass
Mileage: 79,189 MI
Expiry date: 14 Sep 2009 18 Jun 202612 Sep 2008
Fail
Mileage: 79,189 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
16 Oct 2007
Pass
Mileage: 70,619 MI
Expiry date: 18 Oct 2008 18 Jun 202612 Oct 2007
Fail
Mileage: 70,617 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Front Steering arm damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
- Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
16 Oct 2006
Pass
Mileage: 54,836 MI
Expiry date: 18 Oct 2007 18 Jun 202616 Oct 2006
Fail
Mileage: 54,836 MI
18 Jun 202619 Oct 2005
Pass
Mileage: 42,438 MI
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